Shahbaz Khan, Head of Social Strategy and Emerging Platforms with the National Football League, talks about his journey from the Sacramento Kings to the Minnesota Timberwolves, UNINTERRUPTED, Nike and finally to the NFL, using each opportunity to your advantage, not being afraid to shoot your shot and so much more.

Connect with Shahbaz! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahbazkhanmn Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Mekale Jackson, Sr. Director of Global Social Media Strategy with Under Armour, talks about his journey from St. John's University to Major League Soccer, Roc Nation, the NBA and finally to Under Armor, as well as using your competitive nature to your advantage, not overthinking great content and more.

Connect with Mekale! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekale Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Zack Peggins, Social Media Manager for the Seattle Kraken, joined the show to talk about his journey to the NHL, how to prepare for and effectively cover the Winter Classic, being in the right place at the right time, how to properly network and so much more. Connect with Zack! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackpeggins Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Astasia Williams, Freelance Senior Social Media Strategist, joins a Very Good Social Media Podcast to talk about her journey from the Carolina Panthers to DC United to the Washington Commanders to Nike and now into the world of freelance, as well as digging into the mental health side of the social media industry.

Also be sure to check out Dom Thomas' Elevator Pitch. Dom is a visual creative based out of New Zealand (and soon London) who is passionate about telling stories.

Connect with Astasia! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/astasiawilliams Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia

Connect with Dom! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-thomas-b4353a14a

Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

And be sure to check out Dom's website and feel free to contact him with any opportunities at hello@domthomascreative.com.

Scott Kegley, VP of Digital + Production with the Atlanta Falcons, joins a Very Good Social Media Podcast to talk about his journey from starting the San Francisco 49ers' Instagram account on his iPod Touch to leading one of the most creative, trend-setting teams in professional sports. He also has some gems about separating yourself from the competition, making those around you better, staying ahead of the game, understanding your audience, and so much more.

Connect with Scott! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjkegley

Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia

Manager of Marketing Initiatives with the Philadelphia Phillies, Missy Perez joins a Very Good Social Media podcast to talk about her journey to Philadelphia, creating content for a younger audience, the importance of networking and so much more. Connect with Missy! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/missyperez Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia

Noah Lau, Content Producer with the Brooklyn Nets, joins a Very Good Social Media podcast to talk about his journey from Arizona State University to the Phoenix Suns to the Brooklyn Nets, the mindset that got him there, and how those looking to break into the industry can follow in his footsteps.

Connect with Noah! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/noahlau Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia

Eric Stark, Co-Founder and President of Slate, joins a Very Good Social Media podcast to talk about his journey from the NFL to starting his own company that is used by pro sports teams across the world, the challenges most leaders face, and how to overcome them, as well as hiring tips for those trying to get their foot in the door in the industry.

Also check out Xavier Fong's Elevator Pitch in the episode. He is an incredibly talented designer and illustrator looking for his next opportunity.

Connect with Eric! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/ericstarkConnect with Xavier! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavier-fong/Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia

If you’d like to get in contact with Xavier Fong for any freelance work, please contact him below: Email: xavierjfong@gmail.com Website: https://bit.ly/48aGpDF Instagram: https://bit.ly/482U0gA Client Work: https://bit.ly/41dDubf

Kelsey Sweet, Social Media Strategist for the Buffalo Bills, joins a Very Good Social Media podcast to talk about her path from minor league baseball to the Buffalo Bills, properly identifying and working with influencers, hiring advice for the next generation of #smsports creators and more.

Connect with Kelsey! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/kelseysweet

Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia

Social Media Specialist with the Arizona Cardinals, Quentin (Q) McCorvey joins a Very Good Social Media podcast to talk about his journey from pre-med student to social media, give advice for those trying to get their foot in the door in the social media industry, the creation of the Pittsburgh Steelers TikTok (then Musical.ly) account and so much more!

Connect with Q! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/qmccorvey Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Connect with Logan! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganjglaser

Managing Director of Brand Marketing for Team IFA, Felicia Johnson joins a Very Good Social Media podcast to discuss her path through multiple avenues of the social media industry, the difference between agencies and brands, hiring tips from a hiring manager, and so much more.

Vice President of Marketing + Digital with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Andi Perelman joins the first EVER episode of a Very Good Social Media podcast to discuss her path to her current role, hiring tips for those trying to get into the social media industry, and how to be successful there.

Garrett Downing, Director of Social Media & Digital Host with the Baltimore Ravens, talks about his journey, the everchanging demands and responsibilities of being behind the strategy and in front of the camera, constantly pushing the limits of creativity and so much more.

Connect with Garrett! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-downing-675b0319 Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Welcome to a Very Good Social Media podcast where we try to live up to that name every day. Ten-year social media vet and LinkedIn Top Content Strategy Voice Zach Galia introduces you to some of the brightest minds behind the social media presence of the biggest brands on the planet. From the biggest agencies to your favorite sports teams, these people have an incredible amount of knowledge to share. A Very Good Social Media podcast is an aspirational title. We not only hope to create some very good content featuring the incredible people behind the biggest brands on the planet. We also hope to give the next generation of creators and visionaries some very good insight and advice in their journey. We want to help and empower people in their journey, continually challenging themselves, being okay with taking risks, learning to get back up, and striving to be better each day has become our life’s mission. We hope to create a platform for everyone to learn. Whether you’ve been in the industry for a decade or are a senior in high school with dreams of working for your favorite team, this will be a place where knowledge is shared and curiosity rules. We all love those big fancy titles next to our names, but we want to share what each of them mean and highlight the people working tirelessly in those roles. There are so many talented people that don’t get their shine, but this light will be pointed directly at them. We want to give them a platform to tell their story, talk about their roles, the industry as a whole (and sudden changes to it), and provide the next generation with nuggets of wisdom as they take the steps on their own. All of our journeys are inherently different, but there are similarities that connect our paths. The creative and strategic process is also fascinating and ever-changing. At VGSM, we hope to showcase how the experts think about everyone’s favorite industry buzzwords in an open forum. Not digging into any company secrets, but how the visionaries see social media and what might be next. Lastly, we want this to be a place to share. Whether it be success or failure in leadership, navigating this industry as a parent, tools that you can’t live without, books you can’t put down, or simply maintaining balance in a world of chaos, this is a place to share together.

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Kelvin Beachum, NFL Offensive Lineman for the Arizona Cardinals, talks about the importance of building relationships, using your platform for good, how to identify and focus on what is important when building your personal brand, and so much more. Connect with Kelvin! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kb2smu Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Jacob Shipley, Head of Social Media for Benzinga, talks about his journey through multiple industries, the importance of understanding your audience, the power of listening, and so much more.

Connect with Jacob! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobshipley Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Brianna Doe, Managing Partner, Marketing & Strategy with Verbatim, talks about her journey, growth strategies for building an audience from scratch, selecting and working with influencers, advice for the next generation and so much more. Connect with Brianna! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-doe Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Aaron Eisman, Founder & CEO of Eisman Digital and author of 'The Evolution of Sports Social Media', joined the show to discuss his journey, the process of writing a book on the industry, his first post that garnered global attention (Down Goes Shaq!) and so much more. Connect with Aaron! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroneisman503 Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Amie Kiehn, Mom and Social Media Pro, joined the show to talk about her journey from teaching to the Carolina Panthers to starting her own shop, the blessings and challenges of being a parent in the industry, setting your priorities, making magic happen at every turn (like videos with Mr. Beast) and so much more. Connect with Amie! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-kiehn Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Kyle Benzion, Director of Social Content and Engagement with Holiday Inn Club Vacations, discusses his journey from the University of Florida to the Atlanta Falcons to the Orlando Magic to his current role, what it means to be an effective leader, the project he's most proud of, and so much more.

Connect with Kyle! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-benzion-80bbbb69 Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia Catch new episodes of a Very Good Social Media Podcast every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you watch or listen to podcasts.

Angela Denogean, Sr. Social Media Manager for the Carolina Panthers, joins the show to break down her favorite project with the team and how it came to be (1990's schedule release video), her journey from Arizona State to Carolina, the importance of building trust with your players and fans, and so much more.

Connect with Angela! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-denogean-06155b88

Connect with Zach! ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharygalia

Catch new episodes every Monday at 12 PM EST everywhere you listen to podcasts.